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PhD opportunities: University of Derby

Compare 4 doctoral research opportunities connected with University of Derby, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Networks

A Multidimensional Physics Informed Neural Network Assisted Damage Tolerant Design of Critical Nuclear Materials

University of Derby

About the Project The proposed project stems from European and UKRI-wide funded projects in which digital technologies for improving the reliability of additive manufactured components are sought. Lead Supervisor: Professor Angelo R.

Location: Derby, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Manufacturing Engineering

Innovative Manufacturing of Nuclear Components

University of Derby

About the Project Use additive manufacturing to streamline the fabrication of nuclear components, reduce welds, integrate sensors and demonstrate regulatory compliance.

Location: Derby, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Electrical Engineering

Machine-Finish Surface Textures and Component Integrity

University of Derby

About the Project Build a deeper understanding of the machined surface condition and how it affects the durable service life of nuclear components, to accelerate the qualification of new materials and processes.

Location: Derby, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Applied Mathematics

Physics-Based ML & Predictive Digital Twins for Submarines

University of Derby

About the Project Build a fully physics-based synthetic environment to support the design of nuclear submarine systems, integrating ICME, reliability modelling and AI-assisted digital twins. Lead Supervisor: Angelo R.

Location: Derby, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)